Equal Breathing
Matching inhale and exhale. A simple even rhythm with no holds.
Pattern
4 — 4
Session
Sound
Volume
Tone
How it works
Equal breathing matches inhale and exhale. The default is four seconds in and four seconds out, with no holds. It is simpler and a little faster than coherent breathing’s five-second sides. Want holds? Try triangle breathing or box breathing.
How to do it
- Inhale for four seconds.
- Exhale for four seconds.
- Keep both sides the same length.
- Change the session length if you want a shorter or longer practice.
Session duration
The default session is five minutes — about thirty-seven cycles at 4-4. One or two minutes works as a brief even-breath break.
When people use it
People often use equal breathing as a basic even rhythm when they do not want holds or a very slow cycle. Build a custom even pattern on the custom breathing timer.
Pattern data
- INHALE
- 4 sec
- EXHALE
- 4 sec
- Cycle
- 8 sec
- Cycles / min
- ~7.50
- Session cycles
- ~37
FAQ
What is equal breathing?
Matching inhale and exhale with no holds. The default on this page is four seconds in and four seconds out.
How is equal different from coherent breathing?
Equal breathing here uses 4-4. Coherent breathing uses a fixed 5-5 pattern (~6 cycles per minute).
How long should a session be?
Five minutes is the default. Change the duration before you press Start.
Is this medical advice?
No. breathinglab.app provides informational breathing tools and does not provide medical advice.
Related
breathinglab.app provides informational breathing tools and does not provide medical advice. Stop and return to normal breathing if you feel dizzy, lightheaded or uncomfortable.